Conversational Latin for Oral Proficiency

by John Traupman

Conversational Latin is an excellent dual-language resource for exploring ancient and contemporary topics, ranging from the weather to politics, in lively dialogs with authentic Roman expression. Each chapter offers 3 conversations in varying degrees of difficulty supported by topical vocabulary. Latin as a living and vital language is showcased in this indispensable supplement to any standard Latin course of study. Traupman's book provides facing English translation; a comprehensive glossary; and appendices on 'Yes and No in Latin,' 'Colors and Numbers,' and 'Sayings and Proverbs.' A companion audio-cassette is available. Special Features Traupman's text enables students to engage in one of the most productive practices in the acquisition of language skills - conversing. Latin is the language that gave birth to the modern romance languages; it can and should be spoken to enhance the learning experience. Conversational Latin Multi-level dialogs with authentic Roman expression Facing English translation Accent marks for all words over two syllables (new to 3rd edition) Macrons for all words (new to 3rd edition) A variety of contemporary and ancient topics (enlarged for 3rd sports section and classroom commands), including 9 songs and The Pledge of Allegiance in Latin (new to 4th edition) Topical vocabulary for each chapter (expanded for 4th edition) A comprehensive glossary that includes the topical vocabularies for the chapters (extensive new entries added to 4th edition-ten new pages) Appendices on 'Yes and No in Latin,' 'Colors and Numbers,' and 'Sayings and Proverbs' This is the only conversational text for the study of Latin. Also Conversational Latin for Oral Proficiency CD - ISBN 0865166358
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Genres: Language, Reference

256 pages, Paperback

First published February 28, 2006

Reviews

[Travis Lambert · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fun read. It won't teach you the language, but if you already have some Latin, it will teach you classical idiom and modern neologisms (e.g., "first-class ticket," "train station"). As for neologisms, the general dictionary in the back is probably the most helpful one out there until someone gets around to making a Latin-English version of the Lexicon Recentis Latinitatis. It also doesn't make you do any of the work, since there are English translations adjacent. For that reason, if any Latin book can be said to be leisure reading, it's this one.

[Jamie · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Latinitas is variable, my biggest concern. I think it's a useful beginning spoken Latin reference, but I'm not sure how I'd actually use it in teaching...